HLTH 6017 - Population and Public Health Informatics

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Utah Tech University

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Description:

Population and Public Health Informatics is an immersive three-credit-hour course that introduces early-career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) to applying informatics in addressing public and population health challenges. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in activities exploring how informatics is utilized in healthcare to collect, manage, and analyze data for finding health solutions for diverse populations. The course will equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to leverage informatics tools and technologies to enhance population health management, disease surveillance, and public health interventions. Through practical applications and data-driven approaches, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of population and public health informatics, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Understand the significance of informatics in addressing public and population health challenges. 2. Understand strategies for data standardization and interoperability. 3. Analyze technological advancements and their impact on public health. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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